Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Blagojevich calls another meeting with lawmakers

From Daily Herald:
Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants to meet again with Illinois' top lawmakers to work out a compromise on a massive statewide construction program.

Blagojevich says he plans to meet with key lawmakers on Thursday. The governor says three of the four legislative leaders have agreed to participate, but he's still waiting to hear from House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Madigan has previously declined to meet with the governor, saying such meetings are unproductive. He usually sends a surrogate.

The governor has been touting a $34 billion program to rebuild roads, bridges, schools and more. Supporters say it also would allow Illinois to capture about $9 billion in federal matching funds.

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